Newport Weather Forecast
Newport weather: 56°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Newport is a city in Rhode Island. Newport is known for Gilded Age mansions and sailing. It has a population of about 25.000.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Newport with clear. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 40°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Newport is June, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 62 mi away. Nearby highlights include Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod National Seashore and Central Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is 5.4°F above the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Newport today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Newport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:53 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Newport
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 40° | 1% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 43° | 1% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 40° | 2% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 48° | 0% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 51° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 45° | 0% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 46° | 6% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 54° | 23% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 43° | 23% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 40° | 28% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 50° | 28% · 0,4 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 47° | 24% · 1,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 51° / 40° | 13% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 36° | 23% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 46° / 33° | 14% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 38° | 19% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
Climate in Newport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 27° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 27° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 45° | 36° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 51° | 44° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 53° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 71° | 64° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 76° | 70° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 75° | 68° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 63° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 54° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 42° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 34° | 4,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Newport
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Air quality and pollen in Newport
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Newport
Go in June, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Newport?
Newport is a city in Rhode Island. Its coordinates are 41.4901, -71.3128. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Newport right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Newport?
June, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Newport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Newport in?
Newport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:53 PM.
How many people live in Newport?
Newport has a population of approximately 25.000.
What is the nearest airport to Newport?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 62 mi away, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 141 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 142 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Newport?
Popular options include Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod National Seashore, Central Park, Times Square and Empire State Building.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 10:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
